Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside CAS 3396-99-4

Description

Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside Quick Details

Chemical Name: Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside

Cas No.: 3396-99-4

Molecular Fomula: C7H14O6

Molecular Weight: 194.18

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Assay: 98%

Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside Typical Properties

Items	Specification
Product Name	Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside
Characteristics	White To Off-White Solid, Slightly Soluble In Methanol And Water

Product Introduction:

Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside is a glycoside of D-galactose, where a methyl group is attached to the anomeric carbon (C1) via an alpha-glycosidic bond. It typically appears as a white crystalline powder.

As a chemically stable form of galactose, it serves as a fundamental building block in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry. Galactose is a monosaccharide found in various biological contexts, including milk sugar (lactose) and glycolipids.

Main Uses:

1. Glycoscience and Biochemical Research: Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside is extensively used in glycoscience to study galactoside-binding proteins (lectins), carbohydrate-protein interactions, and enzyme specificity (e.g., α-galactosidases). It is a vital tool for understanding the biological roles of glycans.

2. Synthesis of Glycoconjugates: It serves as a key starting material and building block for the synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides, glycolipids, and glycoproteins. These glycoconjugates are important in immunology, cell biology, and the development of carbohydrate-based vaccines or therapeutics.

3. Pharmaceutical Intermediates: It is used in the synthesis of specialized pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those where a galactoside moiety is required for specific targeting (e.g., to liver cells via asialoglycoprotein receptors) or as part of a prodrug strategy.

4. Organic Synthesis: In organic synthesis, it provides a protected form of galactose, allowing for selective functionalization of the free hydroxyl groups. It can be modified to create a wide array of galactopyranoside derivatives.

5. Cell Culture Media (Specialized): In certain specialized cell culture applications, specific monosaccharides or their derivatives might be added to media for research purposes, although less common than glucose or galactose itself.

 

Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside Packaging And Shipping

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Methyl-Alpha-D-Galactopyranoside Storage

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